Anyone can recommend me a 42-46" LCD/LED TV with no Internet/3D features but high in hertz and vibrant colour, budget between 3-4k

Hi

Anyone using Sony HX955 , i'm having problem with HDMI input . Look like all HDMI input faulty .. try to resest back to factory setting still did't work ... is it mainboard prblem huhuhu..

All sifus,

I am looking for a plasma TV (like the deep black) but my viewing area (can't change the location, cannot change curtain as well) has lots of natural light in the afternoon and downlights at night. Reflection is not good

So is there any plasma TV models with matte screen in Malaysia right now?
Or do I definitely have to go with matte LED TV?

Thanks for help

Best plasmas currently are from Panasonic who bought over the legendary KURO tech from Pioneer. Look for their VT and ZT series

Not sure if there any matte Plasmas

Yup, I do like the Panasonic plasma, but so far all the models that I manage to come across are glossy screen

I really prefer matte due to the condition in my viewing area.

Appreciate sifus recommendation, before I go out and look at all the models.
Anyway, the brands that seems to sell plasma TV that I know now are Panasonic, Samsung, and LG (did I miss any?) (And from the models that I come across so far, the PQ seems to be in that order as well )

Matte please. TQ sifus

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jun 17 2013, 06:56 PM

hello, does anyone here know where can get Sony KLV-55EX630? i want to buy this model but cant found from anywhere...

Need comment on this. realy not sure what to choose. both looks great.

Sony KDL-42W674A or Samsung UA40F5500ARXXM

I notice on some higher end led tvs like samsung or sony the motion or fast action movies were soooo smooth it was like the movie runs at 30++ fps compare to those normal movies which should be at 24 fps. was it due to the refresh rate like 100, 200 or 400 Hz?? these smooth motion is kinda bad when watching movies. feel like a 'fake' one. Hope u understand what i want to say

you are talking about the "soap opera effect"
read up on it and you will understand.
All you have to do is to turn OFF those interpolation tech in the TV, and it will look alright again.

Bingo!! I was trying to figure it out the correct keyword for that for some time. Thanks

not all pioneer engineer went to panasonic.
google for pioneer elite

This post has been edited by swisspac: Jun 18 2013, 02:17 PM

Both TVs has the option to turn off smooth motion options, so that isn't the issue. The Sony W6 is using a 100hz panel while the Samsung F5500 is using a native 60hz panel.
Both TVs also plays 24p content with no problems, they're correct and there's no artificial juddering.

The Sony W674a has exceptionaly low input lag (measured about 15ms) which is AWESOME if you're going to play games. While the Samsung F5500 on the other hand is somewhere closer to 26ms, still not bad as anything under 32ms is acceptable unless you're playing fighting or FPS games at a competitive level. Input lag tests were done with a standard Leo Bodnar device, so it is a little bit more analytical than it may seem.

In terms of picture quality, I think both have its up and downsides. Interms of black levels, I think they're almost neck and neck but I'd say the Sony is better in the sense it doesn't crush shadows as much as the Samsung. I'm not saying the Samsung is horrible in shadowy scenes, but it tends to crush them a little bit more than it should.
On the brightness side, the Samsung is a brighter display however. The Sony W6 generally has warmer colors than the Samsung and I like a slight bit more reddish-tone when watching movies.

Samsung TVs are always known for saturated colors and the F5500 is no different. A great plus if you like those glorious colors 'popping' out at you and it is something the Sony W6 can't match.

I'm not going to talk about the smart apps though because I think they're fairly general and they do what they do. But thumbs up to Samsung's excellent media file playback support as always, it supports more codecs than Sony. It's getting to a point where you can put any file thorugh a Samsung TV and it'll play without hiccups.

I do like the F5500's semi-matte screen more than the W6 though. A lot less glare and reflections which could be an eye saver if your area is filled with lights or windows. The Sony W6 do reflect more than the Samsung, so if reflections drive you crazy then you automatically know which TV to go for.
One minor thing about the Sony W6 is the cool and stupid-at-the-same-time glow it has under the screen. It annoys me when it 'pulses', till the point I sticked a black tape over it. It's nice on display, but I see no practical use for it at all.

This isn't a full review comparison between the both, but both TVs do perform decent for its price (RM2.3k SRP).
Personally, I like the Sony more due to its very low input lag (I play games a lot, so it's pretty much a major point).

Super! great review. Yeah I checked out both of the TVs. the sony light is great but yes it will somehow distract your attention when viewing some of your movies/film. regarding the outlook i personally love the sony due the slimmer edge compare to the samsung. well at least to my observation. about the smart content I don't care that much since i have the WDTV Live already and I never surf the net using the TV. I also checked the sony tv has an external ac/dc power supply and the input use DC 19.5V like most Vaios. this is great when you are having burnt power supply. easy to replace and the TV should be much cooler since the power box is outside already.

Does this model use the samsung panel? I check some or most of the vaios are using the samsung panel. my choice would be more on Sony since it has larger screen 42" compare to the samsung. I'm about to replace my very old Samsung 32 LCD which is more than 5 years of service. it has a serious backlight bleeding and i dont think it can be rectified. The old lcd tv now got some soury liquid smell. not sure what it is, i think the lcd is 'leak' already





This post has been edited by eddyann: Jun 18 2013, 09:17 PM

The W6 uses AUO panel IINM.

Now that you mention backlight bleeding, the Sony does have a little bit more clouding than the Samsung. This is due to the edge lit LEDs.

any good LED tv that is aroudn the range of samsung series 6? for room usage, maybe 42inch is good enuf.

It all depends on your room and eyes, even our TV (plasma) is near a window, and we dont find its being distracted by the sunlight.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Yup, I'm leaning towards getting as good a plasma as I can afford, and then slap a (sarowin) anti-glare screen protector on it

hmmm interesting, never really given much thought on anti-glare; since we dont really face it much. But you wont regret going with plasma.

Our next upgrade would be plasma 3d passive, but so far there aint any in Pana Msia

Sony KDL-42W674A

this tv need doogle for internet or not?

For my laptop, I usually get the screen calibrated.
I think it should be worthwhile to do the same for TV. (sorry, I've been living for the past 8 years without TV. Finally decide to buy one as I need to stop my 4 years old son watching youtube using my laptop all the time, I'm afraid it is not for his eyes staring into a small 14" screen all the time).

Is there any good TV calibration technician sifu here can recommend? (Klang Valley)
And normally how much will TV calibration service cost in Malaysia?

Thank you for advice and suggestion

Its AUO version of "IPS" an AHVA panel. Do u hav the subpixel closeup view?

The samsung is also an edgelit. Infact all F series led tv. The Directlit EH series is pretty thick n is not selling well here.

Clouding is a hit n miss thingy.

This post has been edited by Mea Culpa: Jun 20 2013, 06:33 PM